Belize: Dry Land

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2009-02-21T08:52:30Z

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On the boat from San Pedro to the Playa Blanca resort.

2009-02-21T08:55:06Z

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On the boat from San Pedro to the Playa Blanca resort.

Dude! You need to take off those jeans and relax...

2009-06-06T19:07:36Z

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Dude! You need to take off those jeans and relax...

Our hosts for the week: Floret, Elisha, and Carl. We had a blast with these new friends. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and carefree! Notice Elisha's shirt. He saw my UNC champio ...

2009-02-21T08:58:48Z

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Our hosts for the week: Floret, Elisha, and Carl. We had a blast with these new friends. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and carefree! Notice Elisha's shirt. He saw my UNC champio ...

Time to unwind.

2009-07-24T12:42:39Z

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Time to unwind.

This is called a Wishwilly by the locals. Looks like an iguana, but not quite...

2009-06-06T20:26:22Z

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This is called a Wishwilly by the locals. Looks like an iguana, but not quite...

The view from the resort.

2009-06-06T18:09:57Z

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The view from the resort.

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2009-06-07T04:17:13Z

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Why can't I just smile like a normal person?

2009-06-06T19:11:57Z

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Why can't I just smile like a normal person?

The pool. Who needs a pool when you have the ocean? I did take a dip here for about 1 minute.

2009-07-24T13:39:50Z

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The pool. Who needs a pool when you have the ocean? I did take a dip here for about 1 minute.

Laura is the co-pilot. Oh dear. Don't touch anything.

2009-02-21T08:56:41Z

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Laura is the co-pilot. Oh dear. Don't touch anything.

The resident feline, Pipi. A sweet old girl.

2009-02-21T08:58:36Z

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The resident feline, Pipi. A sweet old girl.

Laura feels right at home.

2009-07-24T12:55:18Z

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Laura feels right at home.

It was too windy to dive on our first few days in San Pedro, so I tried to fly my kite.

2009-07-24T12:57:45Z

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It was too windy to dive on our first few days in San Pedro, so I tried to fly my kite.

It worked, but the dock didn't leave too much room for error.

2009-07-24T14:26:13Z

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It worked, but the dock didn't leave too much room for error.

Laura's got the hang of it!

2009-07-24T13:10:48Z

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Laura's got the hang of it!

Some good advice.

2009-07-24T13:23:02Z

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Some good advice.

Downtown San Pedro.

2009-06-06T18:22:40Z

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Downtown San Pedro.

The country recently held national elections. I wonder how many people read this sign and thought "Gee, I'd like some more corruption. I think I'll vote for the P.U.P."

2009-07-24T13:08:23Z

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The country recently held national elections. I wonder how many people read this sign and thought "Gee, I'd like some more corruption. I think I'll vote for the P.U.P."

This kid had it all figured out. He had a baby racoon which he used to attract the tourists. When people came over to check it out, he unleashed an army of little kids who made you buy littl ...

2009-02-21T08:52:35Z

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This kid had it all figured out. He had a baby racoon which he used to attract the tourists. When people came over to check it out, he unleashed an army of little kids who made you buy littl ...

Yes, we fell for it.

2009-06-06T19:36:12Z

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Yes, we fell for it.

This thing was so cute and sweet. Except that he bit me. Luckily he didnt break the skin.

2009-07-24T13:56:14Z

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This thing was so cute and sweet. Except that he bit me. Luckily he didnt break the skin.

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2009-07-24T13:19:27Z

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Racoons like Belikin, the national beer of Belize. And so do I.

2009-07-24T15:53:59Z

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Racoons like Belikin, the national beer of Belize. And so do I.

Wishwilly!

2009-06-06T15:42:44Z

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Wishwilly!

On our third day there, we met these two crazies - Issac and Katia. They were headed to Placencia because they had heard the weather there was good enough for diving. Hard to believe, since ...

2009-06-06T20:27:27Z

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On our third day there, we met these two crazies - Issac and Katia. They were headed to Placencia because they had heard the weather there was good enough for diving. Hard to believe, since ...

Matt's turn to co-pilot.

2009-06-06T19:53:18Z

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Matt's turn to co-pilot.

shrimp farms.

2009-06-07T04:12:46Z

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shrimp farms.

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2009-07-24T13:24:55Z

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Local Placencia boys playing football.

2009-06-07T04:33:08Z

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Local Placencia boys playing football.

The sunset from our balcony at the Cozy Corner.

2009-07-24T12:38:47Z

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The sunset from our balcony at the Cozy Corner.

Laura's Belikin ad

2009-07-24T13:59:43Z

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Laura's Belikin ad

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2009-07-24T15:03:48Z

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Our attempt at a Belikin commercial

2009-07-24T13:19:56Z

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Our attempt at a Belikin commercial

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2009-07-24T13:29:20Z

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Awwwwww

2009-07-24T13:01:30Z

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Awwwwww

After this night, Issac and Katia left to go stay out a Glover's Reef. We never heard from them again. Maybe they decided to stay there.

2009-07-24T14:04:41Z

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After this night, Issac and Katia left to go stay out a Glover's Reef. We never heard from them again. Maybe they decided to stay there.

Here we are at Laughing Bird Caye. This was our first dive from Placencia.

2009-06-07T04:23:13Z

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Here we are at Laughing Bird Caye. This was our first dive from Placencia.

There were a couple of big Lemon Sharks that patroled the waters around the Caye. They didn't bother anyone, they were just looking for our chicken scraps. One of the guys there told me ...

2009-02-21T08:55:36Z

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There were a couple of big Lemon Sharks that patroled the waters around the Caye. They didn't bother anyone, they were just looking for our chicken scraps. One of the guys there told me ...

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2009-06-06T22:48:25Z

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Here he is patrolling

2009-06-07T04:24:15Z

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Here he is patrolling

The dreaded fin breaking the surface. I think sharks do this on purpose, just to look cool.

2009-06-06T17:53:17Z

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The dreaded fin breaking the surface. I think sharks do this on purpose, just to look cool.

That was some bright sun. My scalp got burned.

2009-02-21T08:55:04Z

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That was some bright sun. My scalp got burned.

Not a bad life. I could get used to this.

2009-07-24T13:04:05Z

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Not a bad life. I could get used to this.

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2009-06-07T04:36:24Z

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This is hard to read, but it is the marker for Laughing Bird Caye as a World Heritage Site. This is one beautiful place. I hope it stays this pristine for future generations to enjoy as much ...

2009-06-06T15:30:20Z

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This is hard to read, but it is the marker for Laughing Bird Caye as a World Heritage Site. This is one beautiful place. I hope it stays this pristine for future generations to enjoy as much ...

I shore is proud of this here shore!

2009-06-06T22:34:50Z

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I shore is proud of this here shore!

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2009-07-24T13:13:15Z

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For Mitch.

2009-07-24T13:12:41Z

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For Mitch.

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2009-07-24T14:09:23Z

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This is on our way out to find the Whale Shark. Oh yes. Click here for the tale.

2009-06-07T04:29:16Z

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This is on our way out to find the Whale Shark. Oh yes. Click here for the tale.

Capt. Brian Young and our divemaster Dwayne on the way to see the Whale Shark. Super guys!

2009-07-24T13:11:27Z

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Capt. Brian Young and our divemaster Dwayne on the way to see the Whale Shark. Super guys!

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2009-07-24T12:37:12Z

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Approaching Gladden Spit

2009-07-24T12:53:51Z

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Approaching Gladden Spit

Eek! a tarantula crosses the road in Placencia!

2009-07-24T12:48:54Z

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Eek! a tarantula crosses the road in Placencia!

A hummingbird behind the Playa Blanca resort.

2009-07-24T12:38:02Z

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A hummingbird behind the Playa Blanca resort.

After our Wednesday dives, Carl and I decided to make a little concoction. Coco Loco, as he called it. Ingredients: 1 bottle of Carribean rum, and a whole bunch of coconuts. Carl whacked the ...

2009-07-24T13:13:03Z

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After our Wednesday dives, Carl and I decided to make a little concoction. Coco Loco, as he called it. Ingredients: 1 bottle of Carribean rum, and a whole bunch of coconuts. Carl whacked the ...

Here's Carl showing me how it's done.

2009-07-24T12:56:33Z

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Here's Carl showing me how it's done.

This Wishwilly watched us make the Coco Loco. He wanted a shot.

2009-07-24T14:47:04Z

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This Wishwilly watched us make the Coco Loco. He wanted a shot.

So, we had our very own Ladies Night at the Playa Blanca dining hall. Here's Floret with the Ladies Night flower that Laura made all of the girls wear. Floret is the sweetest person in th ...

2009-07-24T13:06:35Z

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So, we had our very own Ladies Night at the Playa Blanca dining hall. Here's Floret with the Ladies Night flower that Laura made all of the girls wear. Floret is the sweetest person in th ...

Here's Carl getting ready to throw down the Coco Loco juice. Wait de man!

2009-07-10T11:32:50Z

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Here's Carl getting ready to throw down the Coco Loco juice. Wait de man!

Sheila joined us as well. She cooked us some great meals at Playa Blanca, and she could dance like nobody was watching.

2009-06-07T04:12:17Z

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Sheila joined us as well. She cooked us some great meals at Playa Blanca, and she could dance like nobody was watching.

Floret and her boyfriend Brian. He was the DJ for the party, and I also challenged him to arm wrestling later in the night, after too many drinks. But I let him win so that he wouldn't be em ...

2009-07-24T13:27:27Z

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Floret and her boyfriend Brian. He was the DJ for the party, and I also challenged him to arm wrestling later in the night, after too many drinks. But I let him win so that he wouldn't be em ...

Elisha was the only one who had to take it easy that night. The divemaster must be in control at all times :-) Too bad! He still managed to have a good time. Ladies beware - this is one ...

2009-07-24T12:53:48Z

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Elisha was the only one who had to take it easy that night. The divemaster must be in control at all times :-) Too bad! He still managed to have a good time. Ladies beware - this is one ...

Here's where ladies night really took off.

2009-06-06T20:29:28Z

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Here's where ladies night really took off.

Wind em up, and let em go!

2009-06-06T17:28:38Z

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Wind em up, and let em go!

Booty shakin contest!

2009-02-21T08:55:59Z

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Booty shakin contest!

Too much fun. Thank you guys so much for the hospitality.

2009-07-24T14:22:44Z

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Too much fun. Thank you guys so much for the hospitality.

The proud makers of the Coco Loco enjoying the fruits of their labor.

2009-07-24T13:14:06Z

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The proud makers of the Coco Loco enjoying the fruits of their labor.